Float glass with coating imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of float glass with coating by Egypt reached $12.7 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.7M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 28.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 5.6K t |
Where Egypt imports float glass with coating from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.2M | 56% |
| India | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.3M | 10% |
| Nigeria | $818K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $544K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $411K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $300K | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $214K | 1.7% |
| Algeria | $113K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $110K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass with coating exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $11.3 million of float glass with coating in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (21%), Israel (20%), Mexico (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Egypt float glass with coating imports (HS 7005.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7005.10: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass with coating imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported float glass with coating worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass with coating to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by India (11%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 551% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass with coating per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass with coating to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 430%. The peak was 2018 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export float glass with coating?
Yes. Egypt exported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Israel and Mexico. That compares with imports of $12.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for float glass with coating?
The HS code for float glass with coating is subheading 7005.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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